Choose FINAL FANTASY VII
Choose FINAL FANTASY VII if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 16,417 Steam reviews back the pick.
FINAL FANTASY VII vs Eternal Dreamers
FINAL FANTASY VII and Eternal Dreamers both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. FINAL FANTASY VII (2012) is 9 years older than Eternal Dreamers (2021). FINAL FANTASY VII scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Eternal Dreamers (82.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Eternal Dreamers
Choose Eternal Dreamers if you want an Indie and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Eternal Dreamers launched in 2021.
Both FINAL FANTASY VII and Eternal Dreamers sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 FINAL FANTASY VII |  Eternal Dreamers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2021 |
| Genres | RPG | Indie, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (16,417 reviews) | 82.8% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix | Studio Biest |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- FINAL FANTASY VII (2012) is 9 years older than Eternal Dreamers (2021).
- FINAL FANTASY VII scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Eternal Dreamers (82.8% positive).
- Eternal Dreamers is free; FINAL FANTASY VII is paid (Price unknown).
- Steam Deck: FINAL FANTASY VII is Deck Playable, Eternal Dreamers is Deck Verified.
FINAL FANTASY VII vs Eternal Dreamers — FAQ
- Should I play FINAL FANTASY VII or Eternal Dreamers first?
- If you want chronology, FINAL FANTASY VII (2012) came out before Eternal Dreamers (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are FINAL FANTASY VII and Eternal Dreamers similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Eternal Dreamers free?
- Yes — Eternal Dreamers is a free-to-play Steam title. FINAL FANTASY VII is paid (Price unknown).